This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of aerodynamics, aircraft performance and stability. The following topics will be introduced: Aircraft components; Properties of the atmosphere; Bernoulli's equation; Altimetry and airspeed; Elements of fluid flow - boundary layers, laminar and turbulent flow; Subsonic and supersonic flow; Aerodynamic lift, drag and pitching moment; Wings; Propulsion; Aircraft performance cruise, climb, take off and landing, load factor, turning flight; Key factors in aircraft stability. Subject to aircraft availability a flight laboratory will be offered.